Friday, January 27, 2012

Is selmonila on the outside of egg shells?

Wouldn't that make it unsafe for kids to use them in craft projects? What if I have a plastic egg carton, wash it out with hot water and soap, then use it for a candy mold? is that safe? thanks!

Is selmonila on the outside of egg shells?
How Does Salmonella Infect Eggs?

Bacteria can be on the outside of a shell egg. That's because the egg exits the hen's body through the same passageway as feces is excreted. That's why eggs are washed and sanitized at the processing plant. Bacteria can be inside an uncracked, whole egg. Contamination of eggs may be due to bacteria within the hen's ovary or oviduct before the shell forms around the yolk and white. SE doesn't make the hen sick. It is also possible for eggs to become infected by Salmonella Enteritidis fecal contamination through the pores of the shells after they're laid.
Reply:The facts HERE

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseasein...

eggs purchased in todays markets Are so safe salmonela is almost unkown..

Buy only USDA graded My opinion.
Reply:The salmonella is in the whites, that's the protein. If you wanted to use the egg cartons, you'll be fine as long as no eggs cracked in the carton. Have the kids wash after crafting and not touch their faces. Good luck!


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